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Look who’s whining now, the “chilling effects” of Pentagon budget cuts

Ms Sparky — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:59:04 +0000

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" The war in Iraq is over and the war in Afghanistan is winding down. The United States is inching its way out of the worst recession in history. The one industry that has continued to thrive, while everyone else has held on fearing for their future, [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

Suspected electrical fire in Afghanistan kills three U.S. Marines and injures two others

Ms Sparky — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:18:17 +0000

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" A recent fire that occurred on July 31, 2011 at Camp Lawton, Herat Province, Afghanistan killing three Marines, a K-9 and injuring two others is suspected of being caused by improperly installed electrical systems. The building where these Marines died had been recently constructed and was [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

Sex offender Patrick Rojas sues victims parents for blogging about him (Updated 11-9-2011)

Ms Sparky — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:57:00 +0000

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Updated Nov. 9, 2011 From Danielle Schneider’s blog “Our story…..help” dated November 4, 2011 Today, I had a sweet victory! The blog stays as is! The lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice! I am still soaking it all in. When the judge so calmly ruled, tears of [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

US Supreme Court gives Westboro Wackjobs free pass to harass fallen heroes

Ms Sparky — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:12:01 +0000

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Vile, disgusting, misguided, evil. That’s just a few of the names I think of when referring to The Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas. Westboro is run by Fred Phelps, a washed up disbarred attorney self proclaimed voice of God who personally praises Saddam Hussein. Westboro [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

Trafficking in Persons, DoD, DoS & DoJ – start by cleaning up your own backyard!

Ms Sparky — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:52:00 +0000

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" U.S. boosts anti-trafficking campaign WASHINGTON – (UPI) – February 2, 2011 - U.S. agencies are launching a coordinated campaign against human trafficking, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says. Joining other Cabinet members in an inter-agency task force Tuesday, Clinton called for “ending the practice of punishing the [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

How in the Hell did that happen? We’ll tell you! Wrapping up 2010

Ms Sparky — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 02:53:33 +0000

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Because I refuse to blog about celebrities, the latest iPhone Apps, religion, every whack job loser who walks the face of the earth or conspiracy theories (even though I have a few) my reader pool is somewhat limited. And that’s fine, because I am only interested [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

The Grinch has stolen Christmas dinner for some Fluor employees in Afghanistan (updated 12/25/2010)

Ms Sparky — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 14:41:23 +0000

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" I have had several complaints from around Afghanistan that by the time many American expats from Fluor were allowed to go to the Dining Facility (DFAC) at 4pm on Thanksgiving Day there was little to no food left. Some were issued Meals Ready to Eat (MRE’s) [...] No related posts.

Timing is everything….

Forseti — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 03:25:45 +0000

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" U.S. State Department Hilariously Announces ‘World Press Freedom Day’ Ken Layne – Wonkette – December 7, 2010 – The United States, which is currently engaged in a complete war against some weird guy with a website, is going to host “World Press Freedom Day,” the Department [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

Did KBR get what Halliburton wanted…Iraq’s oil!

Ms Sparky — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:53:32 +0000

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" KBR wins two Iraq contracts Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Houston Business Journal KBR has won two contracts by the Republic of Iraq Ministry of Oil through the South Refineries Co. KBR will provide licensing and basic engineering services for the construction of fluid catalytic cracking and [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

In desperation KBR attorneys attempted to “encourage” Army to reconsider

Ms Sparky — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:04:25 +0000

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" On February 23, 2010 the law firm of McKenna Long & Aldridge sent a letter to the Army on behalf of their client KBR. The letter was entitled: Re: Request for Reconsideration of Denial of Use of LGEN (Ret.) Ricardo S. Sanchez as Expert Witness Apparently [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

BP Deepwater Horizon Employment SCAM

Ms Sparky — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:58:30 +0000

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" I haven’t been covering the Deep Water Horizon accident, because EVERYONE else has. It’s been running 24/7 on the news. What could I possibly add to that? But now I’m pissed. There are SCAMMERS amongst us! I just HATE HATE HATE scammers. Those low life’s who [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

Do it correctly or not at all! U.S. Flag etiquette

Ms Sparky — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:37:43 +0000

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Unless it’s raining I display my US flag on all flag holidays. As Americans attempt to honor our heroes and our country by displaying the U.S. flag, many will unknowingly do it incorrectly. Most people display their flags from a pole hanging off the house. When [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

Dear Pentagon and Defense Contractors: It’s Not Patriotic To Cheat America

Forseti — Sat, 15 May 2010 18:36:48 +0000

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Lloyd Chapman – Small business advocate – Posted: May 14, 2010 09:04 PM In 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned the American people about the potential for abuse by the defense industry. He stated, “In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

Halliburton CEO’s 2009 pay falls 20 pct to $12.4M

Ms Sparky — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:15:15 +0000

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Oh Boo Hoo!! Maybe we should take up a collection! HOUSTON(AP) — The chairman and chief executive of Halliburton Co. received compensation last year valued at $12.4 million, down 20 percent because his performance-based bonus was smaller than in 2008, according to an Associated Press analysis. [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

Ms Sparky has not been ignoring you….freaking computers!!

Ms Sparky — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:59:29 +0000

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" This photo is a fairly accurate representation of how I was feeling today when I discovered that nearly 200 emails from my “Contact Us” page were…..well in simple terms…..lost in cyberspace. These emails were from the last two weeks or so. Some of them were very [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

Will our next war be with Mexico?

Ms Sparky — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:16:53 +0000

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Americans Killed In Drive-By Shooting At Consulate In Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Obama ‘Outraged’ Is this violence any different than what is going on in the Middle East? Ciudad Juarez, Mexico — Gunmen killed a U.S. consulate employee and her husband as they drove in this violent [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

Buh, bye, Burger King

Ms Sparky — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:17:33 +0000

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Buh, bye, BK (Barracks Patrol Report No. 1) Under The Radar by The Barracks Patrol – Military.com February 19, 2010 Attention on the net: You got the Barrack Patrol here, bringing you the best of what we hear and what you tell us about. (And, as [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

Kahn has the guts to say what we’re all thinking!

Ms Sparky — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:02:25 +0000

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" A Free Pass By ROBERT KAHN Courthouse News Service November 13, 2009 While a religious pervert’s mass murder of GIs at Fort Hood dominated the news on Veterans Day, Courthouse News’ top story that day began like this: “A Florida defense contractor put soldiers at risk [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

Cornyn & Inouye BFF’s?

Forseti — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:58:54 +0000

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Politics make strange bed fellows but Cornyn and Inouye - Bipartisan Friends Forever? Apparently Government Contracting is the last bastion for snake oil salesmen to ply their trade. It appears that 30 Senators want to maintain this status quo, even if it means blocking victims of violent [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

Is Heather Browne KBR’s very own human “8-ball”?

Ms Sparky — Sun, 17 May 2009 23:55:10 +0000

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" (Is anyone else seeing the resemblance between Dr. Bob Kelso and KBR’s Bill Utt?) For anyone who follows the media coverage of KBR’s alleged “misdeeds”, you must be familiar with KBR’s Director of Communications, Ms. Heather Browne. Ms. Browne is the one responsible for making those [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky: